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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key 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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