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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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