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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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