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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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