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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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