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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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