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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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