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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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