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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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