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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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