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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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