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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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