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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of 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 stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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