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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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