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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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