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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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