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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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