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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for 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 we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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