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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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