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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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