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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-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 organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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