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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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