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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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