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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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