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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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