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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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