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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major 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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