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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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