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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that 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 institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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