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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because 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 organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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