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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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