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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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