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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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