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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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