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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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