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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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