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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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