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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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