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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores 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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