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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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