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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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