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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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