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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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