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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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