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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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