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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-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 organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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