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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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