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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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