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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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