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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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