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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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