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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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