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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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