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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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