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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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