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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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