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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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