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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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