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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended 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 organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources