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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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