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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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