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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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