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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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