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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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