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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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