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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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