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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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