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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the 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 key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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