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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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