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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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