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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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