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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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