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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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