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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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