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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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