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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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