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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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