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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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