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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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