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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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