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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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