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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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