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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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