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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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