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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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