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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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