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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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