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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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