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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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