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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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