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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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