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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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