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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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