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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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