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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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