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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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