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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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