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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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