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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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