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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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