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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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