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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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