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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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