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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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