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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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