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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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