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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the 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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