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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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