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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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