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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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