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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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