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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key 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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