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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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