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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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