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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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