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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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