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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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