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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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