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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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