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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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