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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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