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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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