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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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