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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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