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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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