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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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