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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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