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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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