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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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