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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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