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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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