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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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