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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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