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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key 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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