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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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