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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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