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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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