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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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