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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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