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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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