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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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