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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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