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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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