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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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