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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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