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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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