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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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