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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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