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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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