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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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