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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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