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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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