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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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