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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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