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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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