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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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