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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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