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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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