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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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