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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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