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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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