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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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