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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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