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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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