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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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