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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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