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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also studies 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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