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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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