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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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