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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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