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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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