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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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