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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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