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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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