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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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