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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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