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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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