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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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