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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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