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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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