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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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