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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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