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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended 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 we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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