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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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