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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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