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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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