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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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