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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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