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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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