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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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