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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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