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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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