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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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