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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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