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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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