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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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