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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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