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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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