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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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