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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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