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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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