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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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