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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee 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 learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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