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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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