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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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