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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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