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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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