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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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