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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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