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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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