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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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