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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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