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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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