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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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