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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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