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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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