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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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