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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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