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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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