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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching 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 guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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