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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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