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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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