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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)