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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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