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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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