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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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