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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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