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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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