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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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