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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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