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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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