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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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