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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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