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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines 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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