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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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