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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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