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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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