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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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