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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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