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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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