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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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