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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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