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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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