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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because 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 guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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