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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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