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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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