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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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