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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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