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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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