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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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