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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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