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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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