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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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