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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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