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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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