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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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