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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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