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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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