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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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