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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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