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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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