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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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