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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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