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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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