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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online 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 organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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