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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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