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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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