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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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