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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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