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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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