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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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