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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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