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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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