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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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