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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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