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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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