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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider 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 educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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