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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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