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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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