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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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