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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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