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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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