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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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