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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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