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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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