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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended 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 certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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