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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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