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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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