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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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