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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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