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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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