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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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