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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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