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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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