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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. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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