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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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