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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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