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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online 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 organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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