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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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