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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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