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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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