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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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