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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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