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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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