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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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