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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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