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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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