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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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