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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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