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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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