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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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