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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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