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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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