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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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