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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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