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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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