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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended 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 teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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