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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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