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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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