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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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