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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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