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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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