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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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