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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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