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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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