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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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