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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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