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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-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 stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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