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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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