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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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