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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended 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 institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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