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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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