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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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