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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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