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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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