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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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