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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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