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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of 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 learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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