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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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