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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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