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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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