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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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