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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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