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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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