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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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