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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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