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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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