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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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