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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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