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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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