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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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