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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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