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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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