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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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