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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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