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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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