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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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