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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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