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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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