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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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