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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about 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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