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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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