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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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