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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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