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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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