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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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