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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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