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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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