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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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