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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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