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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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