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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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