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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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