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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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