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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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