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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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