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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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