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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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