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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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