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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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