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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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