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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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