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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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