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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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