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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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