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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing 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 quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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