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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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