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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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