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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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