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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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