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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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