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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 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 institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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