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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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