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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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