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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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