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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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