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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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