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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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