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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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