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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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