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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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