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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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