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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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