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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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