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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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