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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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