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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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