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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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