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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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