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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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