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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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