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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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