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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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