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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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