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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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