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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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