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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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