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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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