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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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