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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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