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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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