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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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