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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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