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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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