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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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