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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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