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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key 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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