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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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