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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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