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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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