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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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