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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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