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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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