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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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