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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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