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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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