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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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