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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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