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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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