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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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