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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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