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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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