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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key 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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