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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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