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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly 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 issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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