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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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