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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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