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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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