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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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