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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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