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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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