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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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