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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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