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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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