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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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