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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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