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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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