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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider 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 we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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