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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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