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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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