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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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