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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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