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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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