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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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