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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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