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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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