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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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