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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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