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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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