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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate 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 electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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