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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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