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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses 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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