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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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