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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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