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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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