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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources