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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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