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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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