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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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