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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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