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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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