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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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