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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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