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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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