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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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