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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive 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 participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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