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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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