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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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