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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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