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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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