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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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