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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? 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 classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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