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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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