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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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