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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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