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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling 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 be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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