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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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