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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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