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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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