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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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