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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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