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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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