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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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