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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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