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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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