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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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