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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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