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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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