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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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