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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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