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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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