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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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